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Zach's Senior Slide Show

Can't believe he's a senior.
Dave would be so proud of Zach.
Zach is an amazing person.

Come watch him grow up!

And Steve, I promise a newsy update soon. There's a lot. Including a cougar encounter. And NOT the Wazzu kind!


View this montage created at One True Media
Zach's Senior Pictures


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  1. Shelly, you did an awesome job!! I love it!

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  2. It is beautiful -- the senior pictures are great. How do they grow up so fast? Sometimes you just wish you could stop time and hold on forever.

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  3. You should be very proud. I know Dave is so proud of you and the kids. Thinking of you on the anniversary of his passing.
    Senior year looks to be very bright for Zach!!

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  4. Chelle my friend,

    Wonderful, nice, sweet, loving, HANDSOME, smart,fun, cute, the list could go on and on. Be proud mama, be very proud, you done good!

    Knowing that Dave is watching and smiling.....he's proud too. Of all of you.

    Love,
    Cathyb
    www.lessonsfromlou.blogspot.cm

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  5. Wow!!!
    Great Pictures.
    What a great person Dave and you have raised.
    Steve J.

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  6. Awesome Honey! Such a great presentation and such a handsome boy to work with! He has grown to be a wonderful young man and you can be very proud of him, as we are! It brought tears to my eyes! We love you - Mom & Dad

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